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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.83, 3,082.38 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.83, 3,082.38 and 738.92 is: 1,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.83 : 3,082.38 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.83/3,082.38 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.83x = 3,082.38 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.83x = 2,277,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,616.82/2,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.88

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